Lebanese president seeks security deal with Israel after troop withdrawal

Lebanese president seeks security deal with Israel after troop withdrawal Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wants to negotiate a security agreement with Israel once Israeli troops withdraw from Lebanese territory, describing it as a possible step towards a future peace agreement. Speaking ahead of a visit to France, Aoun said Lebanon had “no choice” but negotiations, warning that the alternative would be a costly war. He said the immediate goal was to end the state of hostility and establish security alon